The Broken Family Band
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The Broken Family Band are a critically acclaimed, four piece alt. country rock band from Cambridge, UK. They've played with The Frames, St. Thomas, Richmond Fontaine, James Yorkston, British Sea Power and The Shins, and have toured extensively around the UK and Europe. Critical acclaim tends to focus on their lyrics and loose approach to country music, which often encompasses other styles, notably indie rock, heavy metal and new wave.
The band's approach to the music industry is somewhat unusual in the fact that they still all have day jobs, despite their relative success.
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[edit] Band Members
- Steven Adams (Vocals, Guitar)
- Jay Williams (Guitar, Vocals)
- Gavin Johnson (Bass)
- Mick Roman (Drums)
[edit] Other players
The Broken Family Band has occasionally augmented its line-up with other musicians both live and in the studio. Some notable performers have included:
Eddi Reader (Eddi Reader) Samantha Parton (The Be Good Tanyas) Timothy Victor (The Folk Orchestra) Neman (Herman Dune) Gill Sandell (The Folk Orchestra, Blusher) Owen Turner (Magoo) Andrew Rayner (Magoo) Stacey Gow (Magoo) Jen Fuse (Stuffy and the Fuses) Martin Green (Eliza Carthy Band, Joan Baez Band) Inge Thomson (Harem Scarem, Drop The Box) Joe Bennett (Goldrush)
[edit] Discography
[edit] Singles
- "Happy Days Are Here Again" (Track & Field) - Sep 05
- "Poor Little Thing" (Harvest Time Recordings) - Apr 04
- "The Broken Family Band & Magoo Christmas single" (Snowstorm Records) - Christmas 2003
- "At The Back Of The Chapel" (Snowstorm Records) - Sep 2003
- "Mitcham's Corner/This Is A Drinking Establishment" (Glitterhouse Records) - Jun 2003
- "The Perfect Gentleman" (Snowstorm Records) - Mar 2003
[edit] EPs
- "Jesus Songs" (Track & Field) - Mar 2004
- "The King Will Build A Disco" (Snowstorm Records) - Nov 2002
[edit] Albums
- "Balls" (Track & Field) - Feb 2006
- "Welcome Home, Loser" (Track & Field) - Feb 2005
- "Cold Water Songs" (Snowstorm Records) - Jun 2003
